GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
disportsport
arcadea long arched building or gallery
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
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deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
hardybold
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indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
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